Life Take Two with Mindy Baer

In this episode of LTT, we dive into those midlife moments where everything just changes… Rebuilding is an inside job - and it starts from the ground up. We need to ask ourselves some of the hard questions we haven’t even THOUGHT about in decades. I share the very unexpected end of my on-air radio days, and what came next. If you have ever felt unsure or on shaky ground, grab a coffee, get comfy a...

The Fifth Diamond by Irene Zisblatt: https://a.co/d/0cLDgeWN The Last Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174852/ In this episode, I sit down with an incredibly special guest whose story truly embodies what Life Take Two is all about. I talk with a 97 year old Holocaust survivor who shares her firsthand memories of surviving Auschwitz, enduring the death march, and finding the strength to keep liv...

In this week’s episode of Life Take Two , I open up about something that hits close to home: friendship and loneliness in midlife. I share my own experiences with how friendships change as we get older, what it feels like to be left out, and why connection is so important to our happiness and even our health. If you’ve been feeling a little isolated or craving real connection, this one’s for you....

Don is back again and we talk all about the real-life experience of blending a family—what works, what doesn’t, and what we’ve learned along the way. In this episode of Life Take Two , we get open and honest about balancing different parenting styles, dealing with step‑parent dynamics, and finding humor in the chaos of raising six kids between us. We even share what it’s been like stepping into th...

In this episode of Life Take Two, I talk about the way we show up. Without realizing it, we tell people how to treat us. Every. Single. Day. This one’s all about being the strong, worthy, and fully in command person you are. 👉 Connect with Me: Website: ⁠https://www.mindybaer.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindybaer⁠ Coaching & Resources: ⁠ https://www.mindybaer.com/life-coaching⁠

In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Paola Arencibia, a former teacher who completely reinvented her life to become a stylist helping women rediscover themselves through their closets. We talk about what it really means to have a “take two” in life, the emotional weight hiding in our wardrobes, and how fashion can be so much more than clothes—it’s confidence, healing, and self-expression....

In this episode of Life Take Two , I’m talking all about finding and using your voice. If you’ve ever caught yourself overexplaining, apologizing too much, or backing away from what you really want to say, this one’s for you. I share why women especially fall into those habits and how to stop them once and for all. 👉 Connect with Me: Website: ⁠https://www.mindybaer.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.i...

In this first episode of 2026, I open up about one of the most pivotal moments in my life and what it taught me about finding happiness after heartbreak. I share a story from a time when my life felt like it was falling apart and joy seemed impossible, but over dinner in New York with my mom, something changed. I found a quiet spark of hope that caught me by surprise. If you’ve ever wondered when...

In this episode of Life Take Two , I talk about ending 2025 with intention and stepping into 2026 without the pressure of resolutions or “new year, new you” vibes. If you’re craving a fresh start that actually feels like you , this conversation will hit home. 👉 Connect with Me: Website: ⁠https://www.mindybaer.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindybaer⁠ Coaching & Resources: ⁠ https...

In this episode, I am asking you “WHY NOT?” Why aren't you doing what you want? Of course there is fear and hesitation… let’s get into it! 👉 Connect with Me: Website: ⁠https://www.mindybaer.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindybaer⁠ Coaching & Resources: ⁠ https://www.mindybaer.com/life-coaching⁠

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list This week on Life Take Two, I share a big family milestone that’s shaking up my identity in the best way. I talk about the emotions, the funny trip down the baby-gear rabbit hole, blended family moments, and a tender hospital hour that changed everything. Ready for the promotion I knew was coming but still blows my min...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list Happy Thanksgiving! Today we discuss the chaos of the holiday season with blended families and all the love, drama, and laughter that come with it. If you’ve ever juggled exes, stepkids, and Google Calendar-level scheduling, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about finding joy in the mess, ditching old expectations, and re...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list In this episode of Life Take Two , I open up about what I call reverse middle-age discrimination and why it’s time we stop letting the world tell us we’re past our prime. I share stories, a few laughs, and a little righteous anger about how society treats women of a certain age while reminding you that we’re not outdat...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list Today, I sit down with my husband Don for a candid and hilarious conversation about love, second chances, and what it’s really like diving back into the dating pool after divorce. From awkward setups to our not-so-glamorous first date in a convertible (hello, frizzy hair!), we talk about finding connection later in lif...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list Today’s topic is the F word… and no, not that one! I’m talking about fifty (and for me, sixty). In this episode, I get real about what it means to hit midlife without letting old checklists or society’s timelines define us. I’m exploring why midlife isn’t an ending but the start of something bold, creative, and complet...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list Today’s topic is the empty nest. When this hits- it HITS. From the deafening silence to the quiet panic of “what’s next”…. we will cover it all. The kids are gone so let’s deal with it! 👉 Connect with Me: Website: ⁠https://www.mindybaer.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindybaer⁠ Coaching & Resources: ⁠...

🎟️ Register for the upcoming Masterclass → https://www.mindybaer.com/event-list In this episode of Life Take Two , I talk about what it really means to be “number two,” whether that’s a second wife, a second husband, or simply someone getting a second chance at love and happiness. I share my own story of finding love again after divorce, the ups and downs of blending families, and the common misco...

In this week’s episode of Life Take Two , I get completely real about the wild, awkward, and unexpectedly hilarious journey of dating again in midlife. From swearing I’d rather live on a mountain in celibate peace to surviving my first blind date and even tackling what I like to call “secondary virginity,” I share it all — the nerves, the laughter, the lessons, and ultimately the surprise of findi...

In this episode of Life Take Two , I dive into one of the most personal and persistent struggles of my life—my relationship with weight. From my earliest memories to the countless diets, the emotional eating, and the never‑ending search for balance, I’m sharing the honest, unfiltered truth about what it’s really like to live in a body that has been at every size. This isn’t about shame or perfecti...

In this very first episode of Life Take Two , I’m opening the door and inviting you into my story. You’ll hear why I created this podcast, what it really means to start over, and how the lessons I’ve lived (and am still living) shape the conversations we’re going to have together. This is a space for honesty, laughter, resilience, and inspiration—because no matter where you are in life, it’s never...

Life didn’t go as planned...OK. I bet you’re used to rolling with the punches. Not this many punches, but whatever. Listen, you’re not like everyone else. You’re still open. You’re not ready to roll over and die just because you hit 50. And I know you feel it—that little flicker of possibility. I’m Mindy Baer. Between my life being worthy of a dateline episode PLUS 15 years on radio and coaching h...